Best Practices for Viewing Real Estate
Best Practices for Viewing Real Estate: A Buyer’s Guide to Property Showings Searching for a new home is an exciting journey, but property viewings require more than just walking through rooms and checking for curb appeal. To make the most of every showing and ensure you’re making a smart investment, it’s important to approach each […]
Water versus Road Access Lakeshore Property
Water access versus road access lake homes depends on buyer specific needs and wants. Choose a road access lake home if you’re looking for convenience, a potential year-round residence, or strong resale value. Opt for a water access property if you’re seeking seclusion, a unique off-grid experience, or a quieter escape with lower upfront cost—but […]
What Is An Agent Preview?
An Agent Preview is a real estate agent checking the property on behalf of a client. An agent preview refers to a situation where a real estate agent visits a property without bringing a buyer. This allows the agent to assess and gather information. It also gives the agent a chance to ask questions that […]
Home Inspections
Home inspections are a very important part of most real estate transactions. It’s importnat for buyers and sellers to understand the process and options.
Real Estate Commissions
It’s important for buyers and sellers to understand the effects of last year’s changes to real estate commissions.
Side Lake Home for Sale on Sturgeon Lake
Sturgeon Lake Home for Sale on Side Lake
Real Estate Versus Personal Property
In a real estate transaction, there can often be confusion as to to the difference between real estate and personal property when writing up a purchase agreement. Real Esate Real Estate, also known as real property , includes land and any permanently attached additions, such as houses and other buildings. Items that are permanently affixed […]
Self Directed IRA for Real Estate
A Self-Directed IRA for real estate, also known as a Real Estate IRA, lets you invest directly in properties. Unlike traditional IRAs limited to certain asset classes like stocks, bonds, and mutual fund, these types of retirement accounts allow you to build retirement wealth with alternative assets. For more information: Self Directed IRA For Real […]
Homeowners Insurance
Minnesota Homeowners Insurance: Types of Coverage and Reimbursements to know when when buying a home. Quick Takeaways In Minnesota, average homeowners insurance premiums have increased by 39 percent over the past seven years, and 15 percent in 2023 alone. Homeowners insurance is a “package policy”—this means it covers both actual, physical property and legal responsibility […]
Steps to Buying A Home
Step 1. What can you afford? Mortgage Rates, Affordibility and Down Payment If you’re in the market to buy a home, you should understand how the mortgage rate affects your ability to afford a home and watch mortgage rates carefully. Mortgage RatesA mortgage rate is the interest rate you pay on the money you borrow […]